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Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Thunder Bay International Airport is an international airport serving Thunder Bay (Ontario), Canada. Its IATA code is YQT and its ICAO code is CYQT. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,231 m long.
- IATAYQT
- ICAOCYQT
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- YQT
- ICAO code
- CYQT
- City
- Thunder Bay
- Region / province
- Ontario
- Country / territory
- Canada
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 48.3719° N, 89.3239° W
- Elevation
- 199 m (653 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Atikokan (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,231 m (7,318 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,231 m7,318 ft | Asphalt |
| 12/30 | 1,615 m5,297 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
12,645 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
12,131 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,248 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| A/D | 119.200 MHz |
| Air / ground A/G | 118.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.800 MHz |
| Control CNTR | 132.125 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| RCO | 122.500 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Thunder Bay International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Thunder Bay through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Canada
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport | YWG | 600 km |
| Windsor International Airport | YQG | 840 km |
| London International Airport | YXU | 868 km |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | 881 km |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 912 km |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 929 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Thunder Bay International Airport?
The IATA code of Thunder Bay International Airport is YQT and its ICAO code is CYQT. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Thunder Bay International Airport located?
Thunder Bay International Airport is in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, at coordinates 48.3719° N, 89.3239° W and an elevation of 199 m (653 ft).
How far is Thunder Bay International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Thunder Bay International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,248 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,131 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 12,645 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 17 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Thunder Bay International Airport?
The longest runway at Thunder Bay International Airport is 2,231 m (7,318 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Thunder Bay International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.